Rigger Ropesman

RIGGER/ROPESMAN (Grading C2)

Job specification

• Grade10, Grade 11, Grade 12 or equivalent NQF qualifications
• N2 Trade Theory
• Recognized Rigger/Ropesman trade certificate.
• Minimum 5-10 years' underground Rigger / Ropesman experience with proven shaft slinging, rope capping, and splicing proficiency.
• Demonstrate integrity and above-average interpersonal skills and abilities.
• South African Driver's license (Code essential
• South African Citizenship.
• Clear Criminal Record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures.
• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to set legislative, health, safety, environmental, and security policies, and procedures.
• Schedule and conduct inspections following the Mine Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, and Company standards.
• Diligently execute all duties and responsibilities as defined in legal appointment and with specific reference to regulation
• Promoting and developing team effectiveness and, leading and supervising a rigging crew
• Accountable for the effective planning, risk assessment, and safe execution of assigned movement, transportation, and slinging of plant, equipment, machinery, and bulk loads.
• Accountable for the effective planning, scheduling, risk assessment, and safe execution of shaft and infrastructure examinations, maintenance of hoist ropes and attachments, etc.
• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc inspections, repairs, and control of all lifting equipment, lifting tackle, etc., and maintain accurate records of inventory and repairs as prescribed by applicable regulations and mine standards.
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1 Group's safety motto : "Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely"